PNA SOUTH SIDE SENIOR
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Chicago, Illinois - The Polish National Alliance South Side Senior Group celebrated the Christmas Holiday on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. The Mayfield Banquet Hall was adorned beautifully with Christmas decorations. The two hundred guests were dressed for the Season as well, the men wearing their Christmas neckties and the ladies wearing festive sweaters or outfits.

PNA Vice President Paul Odrobina was emcee, and led everyone in prayer and a toast for the holiday. After the delicious meal,  Mr. Odrobina introduced Vice President Teresa Abick, Secretary Charles Komosa, National Treasurer Marian Grabowski, PNA Directors, Arthur Trybek (also the moderator for the Seniors Group), Christine Domalewski and Cecelia Tomaszkiewicz, Commissioners of District 12 Barbara Wesolowski and Roman Bucon, former Directors  Florence and Stanley Stawiarski, Helen Orawiec, former Commissioners Chester Krupa, Anna Kokoszka, and Joseph Calka, (District 12) and the volunteers that help at the meetings, Irene Spiewak, Helen Orawiec, Stella Jozwik (who last minute could not attend), Roman and Anna Bucon, Florence Jadach, Loretta Waltee, Barbara Wesolowski, Christine Domalewski and Eleanor Jasiorkowski and the Home Office Staff Joan Oskorep and Robert Jadach. Sales Director Joseph Magielski reminded that there was still time to sign up any children and grandchildren for the Christmas One Time Payment Policy Promotion. Mr. Odrobina also introduced Diann Marsalek, a PNA member who is seeking a position as Judge of Cook County at the next election. She spoke at the North Side meeting the week before where she enjoyed her visit that she came to the South Side meeting and also invited her parents to attend.

Vice President Odrobina mentioned that the year ahead, will have more activities, trips, maybe a show and speakers. He mentioned that the next meeting will be in February.

The "Joe Pat" Orchestra under the Direction of Frank Gentille (who turned 90 years old on December 15th) entertained the seniors before and after dinner with a variety of music to dance to and a Christmas Carol sing-a-long.

Story and Photos by:
Robert M. Jadach

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